The Burrow I peered deep into the burrow. The hole was black and nothing arose but its voice and the … Continue reading The Burrow

$20 Benefactor Brett looked good. Brett looked clean. He looked healthy and fashionable. His shopping cart was full. Sturgill noticed … Continue reading $20 Benefactor

Monument Her mother’s illness was terminal. Both of them knew and understood. “Slow down,” her mother said. “I’ve got something … Continue reading Monument

The Record Player “Beethoven is glorious,” she said. “Hearing Beethoven fills my heart with such joy. Beethoven is rapturous. Nothing … Continue reading The Record Player

Lion I’m not good at looking people in the eyes. I guess it’s because I’ve experience too much of the … Continue reading Lion

Writer I had a good idea for a story. A long time ago I took a lot of philosophy courses. … Continue reading Writer

New Shoes Bill said he needed a new pair of shoes. He said his old ones were falling apart. He … Continue reading New Shoes

Pecker Gnats The Mecca stunk. Ralph told Jerry, the owner, “That grease is getting old. Starting to stink.” Jerry said, … Continue reading Pecker Gnats

Manson Sucks He read the headlines and stories about Marilyn Manson being an abusive scumbag. He read how the musician … Continue reading Manson Sucks

Sobs & Suffering The woman wept so long and so loud her suffering could be heard in heaven. She sobbed … Continue reading Sobs & Suffering